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Supreme Court rejects use of repurposed consents for water bottling
Two companies had previously been allowed to extract billions of litres of water each year from Christchurch's aquifers using a decades-old consent granted for industrial use.
Big tour buses banned from 'most stunning' views of Aotearoa
Tour bus access to one of the best views in New Zealand is being restricted due to safety concerns.
Lawyers' latest climate case against government underway in Court of Appeal
The latest chapter in a court battle between the Climate Change Commission and a group of lawyers has kicked off today.
The importance of community in dealing with climate change
A new report is emphasizing the importance of community engagement in dealing with climate change.
The report from the Helen Clark Foundation and engineering consultants WSP says involving… Audio
Predator control brings female South Island kākā on a par with males
Kākā are thriving in Fiordland's Eglinton Valley, thanks to three decades of predator control.
Caulerpa's spread has some Aotea Great Barrier locals throwing in the towel
Two public meetings this week will help set a path forward for New Zealand's sixth-biggest island.
Green menace: Public meetings held on invasive seaweed Caulerpa
It's crunch time for the Hauraki Gulf's marine environment. Two public meetings this week will help shape the response to an underwater pest described as one of the world's most invasive weeds, but… Video, Audio
Drylandcarbon bankers have case to answer - court
The Court of Appeal says two bankers have a case to answer over their roles in the Drylandcarbon management companies.
The Panel with James Elliot and Georgie Stylianou (Part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panelists James Elliot and Georgie Stylianou debate Jerry Seinfeld ticket prices which have caused a reaction across the country, while they indulge in some toilet… Audio
E. coli detected in almost half of monitored wells nationwide
About half the groundwater wells across the country monitored long-term are contaminated with E. coli.
Concerns for exotic seaweed on Aotea Great Barrier Island
Concerns are mounting about the spread of an exotic seaweed on Aotea Great Barrier Island. The caulerpa weed can cause devastating environmental damage and a ban on anchoring and fishing is already in… Audio
Small island nations most at risk from climate change events
Small island nations, mainly in the Caribbean and Pacific, are most at risk from catastrophic damage caused by greenhouse gases, new research has found.
COP28: Debate over how to pay small islands for damage
More than 100 countries will meet in Dubai at the beginning of next month to talk about climate action.
A big item on the to-do list is pinning down how wealthier countries, which have benefited from… Audio
Rare fish's habitat fenced off for its own good
Central Otago farmers have set up a sanctuary to protect endangered freshwater native fish that don't migrate.
Native plantings to sow new future on Mt Messenger bypass
Contractors on Te Ara o Te Ata, the Mt Messenger Bypass project, have begun planting more than 16,600 natives alongside the Mimi River, giving it a new lease on life.
Rivers, lakes in Taranaki dubbed 'poor', unsuitable for swimming due to E coli risk
All of Taranaki's river swimming spots - and some lakes - have rated poorly for the risk of getting sick from a faecal bug in the latest report card on the region's water quality.
Bird lovers flock to donate for NZ birds after raucous century campaign
British comedian John Oliver's cameo in this year's Bird of the Century competition has done more than ruffle some feathers.
The Turning Point | Episode 1: Jason
A new generation of kaitiaki across Aotearoa take on the challenge of protecting and restoring our natural environment, paving the way to a more hopeful future. Video
The Turning Point | Episode 2: Felicity
Felicity introduces us to Arowhenua Native Nursery, growing plants and growing skillful kaimahi with firm roots in their marae. The team’s mission? Restore the Rangitata awa. Video
The Turning Point | Episode 3: Emma
Wānaka is Emma’s favourite place to be. One day she’s teaching the community about biodiversity, the next she’s out in the field - this time, chainsawing some wilding pine. Video
